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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 634.80 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 634.80 and 195.36 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 634.80 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/634.80 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 634.80 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 124,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,014.53/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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