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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.47, 635.27 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.47, 635.27 and 192.35 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.47 : 635.27 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.47/635.27 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.47x = 635.27 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.47x = 122,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,194.81/423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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