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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.38, 636.56 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.38, 636.56 and 193.22 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.38 : 636.56 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.38/636.56 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.38x = 636.56 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.38x = 122,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,996.12/424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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