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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.18, 635.74 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.18, 635.74 and 193.01 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.18 : 635.74 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.18/635.74 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.18x = 635.74 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.18x = 122,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,700.52/424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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