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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.09, 636.33 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.09, 636.33 and 193.05 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.09 : 636.33 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.09/636.33 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.09x = 636.33 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.09x = 122,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,843.51/424.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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