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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 635.29 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 635.29 and 192.14 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 635.29 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/635.29 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 635.29 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 122,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,061.44/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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