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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 635.25 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 635.25 and 192.34 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 635.25 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/635.25 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 635.25 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 122,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,183.02/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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