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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 636.98 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 636.98 and 190.46 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 636.98 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/636.98 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 636.98 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 121,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,319.21/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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