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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.97, 637.52 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.97, 637.52 and 193.85 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.97 : 637.52 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.97/637.52 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.97x = 637.52 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.97x = 123,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,583.88/424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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