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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 636.24 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 636.24 and 193 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 636.24 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/636.24 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 636.24 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 122,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,794.32/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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