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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 638.18 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 638.18 and 194.52 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 638.18 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/638.18 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 638.18 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 124,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,138.77/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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