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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 636.52 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 636.52 and 193.72 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 636.52 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/636.52 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 636.52 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 123,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,306.17/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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