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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 637.26 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 637.26 and 193.54 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 637.26 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/637.26 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 637.26 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 123,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,335.30/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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