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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 636.71 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 636.71 and 190.32 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 636.71 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/636.71 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 636.71 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 121,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,174.99/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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