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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.57, 636.91 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.57, 636.91 and 193.51 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.57 : 636.91 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.57/636.91 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.57x = 636.91 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.57x = 123,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,248.45/424.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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