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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 636.99 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 636.99 and 193.55 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 636.99 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/636.99 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 636.99 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 123,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,289.41/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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