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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 635.07 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 635.07 and 192.30 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 635.07 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/635.07 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 635.07 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 122,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,123.96/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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