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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 635.34 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 635.34 and 192.42 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 635.34 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/635.34 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 635.34 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 122,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,249.78/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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