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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 635.61 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 635.61 and 192.44 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 635.61 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/635.61 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 635.61 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 122,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,319.10/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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