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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 634.69 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 634.69 and 192.30 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 634.69 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/634.69 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 634.69 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 122,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,050.41/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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