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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 635.28 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 635.28 and 192.34 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 635.28 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/635.28 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 635.28 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 122,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,189.76/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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