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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 636.71 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 636.71 and 193.19 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 636.71 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/636.71 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 636.71 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 123,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,002.94/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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