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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 635.55 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 635.55 and 192.42 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 635.55 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/635.55 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 635.55 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 122,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,292.53/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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