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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 634.42 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 634.42 and 191.92 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 634.42 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/634.42 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 634.42 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 121,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,757.46/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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