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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.77, 636.76 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.77, 636.76 and 193.53 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.77 : 636.76 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.77/636.76 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.77x = 636.76 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.77x = 123,232.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,232.16/424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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