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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.79, 636.59 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.79, 636.59 and 193.11 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.79 : 636.59 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.79/636.59 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.79x = 636.59 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.79x = 122,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,930.93/424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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