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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 635.23 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 635.23 and 192.31 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 635.23 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/635.23 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 635.23 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 122,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,161.08/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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