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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 636.36 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 636.36 and 193.08 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 636.36 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/636.36 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 636.36 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 122,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,870.05/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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