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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 634.23 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 634.23 and 191.83 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 634.23 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/634.23 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 634.23 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 121,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,664.34/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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