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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 635.20 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 635.20 and 192.32 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 635.20 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/635.20 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 635.20 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 122,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,161.66/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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