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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 637.16 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 637.16 and 193.61 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 637.16 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/637.16 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 637.16 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 123,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,361.17/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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