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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.23, 633.08 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.23, 633.08 and 191.08 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.23 : 633.08 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.23/633.08 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.23x = 633.08 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.23x = 120,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,968.93/422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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