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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.62 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.62 and 191.92 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.62 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.62 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.62 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 121,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,796.27/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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