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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 637.34 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 637.34 and 193.79 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 637.34 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/637.34 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 637.34 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 123,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,510.12/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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