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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 634.92 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 634.92 and 192.16 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 634.92 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/634.92 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 634.92 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 122,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,006.23/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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