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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.32, 632.93 and 190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.32, 632.93 and 190.97 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.32 : 632.93 = 190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.32/632.93 = 190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.32x = 632.93 × 190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.32x = 120,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,867.48/422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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