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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.49 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.49 and 193.92 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.49 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.49 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.49 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 123,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,622.55/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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