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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.10 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.10 and 193.29 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.10 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.10 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.10 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 122,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,949.99/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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