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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.44 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.44 and 192.45 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.44 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.44 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.44 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 122,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,290.43/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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