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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.25, 636.02 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.25, 636.02 and 193.06 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.25 : 636.02 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.25/636.02 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.25x = 636.02 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.25x = 122,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,790.57/424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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