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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 634.88 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 634.88 and 192.19 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 634.88 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/634.88 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 634.88 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 122,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,017.59/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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