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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.61, 637.05 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.61, 637.05 and 193.60 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.61 : 637.05 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.61/637.05 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.61x = 637.05 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.61x = 123,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,329.69/424.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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