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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 636.28 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 636.28 and 193.02 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 636.28 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/636.28 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 636.28 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 122,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,814.77/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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