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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 635.13 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 635.13 and 192.71 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 635.13 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/635.13 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 635.13 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 122,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,395.90/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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