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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 635.14 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 635.14 and 192.44 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 635.14 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/635.14 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 635.14 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 122,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,225.23/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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