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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.61, 634.05 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.61, 634.05 and 188.31 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.61 : 634.05 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.61/634.05 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.61x = 634.05 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.61x = 119,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,398.43/422.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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