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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 632.73 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 632.73 and 190.83 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 632.73 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/632.73 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 632.73 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 120,743.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,743.87/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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