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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.87, 637.12 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.87, 637.12 and 193.69 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.87 : 637.12 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.87/637.12 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.87x = 637.12 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.87x = 123,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,403.77/424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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