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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.24 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636.24 and 196 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636.24 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636.24 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636.24 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 124,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,703.04/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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