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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 635.18 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 635.18 and 192.37 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 635.18 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/635.18 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 635.18 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 122,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,189.58/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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