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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.61, 637.05 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.61, 637.05 and 190.31 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.61 : 637.05 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.61/637.05 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.61x = 637.05 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.61x = 121,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,236.99/424.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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