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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 636.27 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 636.27 and 192.94 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 636.27 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/636.27 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 636.27 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 122,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,761.93/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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