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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.39, 636.90 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.39, 636.90 and 193.28 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.39 : 636.90 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.39/636.90 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.39x = 636.90 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.39x = 123,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,100.03/424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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