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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 636.21 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 636.21 and 192.86 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 636.21 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/636.21 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 636.21 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 122,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,698.67/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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