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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 634.89 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 634.89 and 192.11 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 634.89 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/634.89 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 634.89 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 121,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,968.72/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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