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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.27, 636.42 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.27, 636.42 and 193.29 is: 289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.27 : 636.42 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.27/636.42 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.27x = 636.42 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.27x = 123,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,011.96/424.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.94

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