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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 635.26 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 635.26 and 192.38 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 635.26 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/635.26 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 635.26 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 122,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,211.32/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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