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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 635.76 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 635.76 and 192.54 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 635.76 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/635.76 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 635.76 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 122,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,409.23/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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