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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 635.54 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.84, 635.54 and 192.62 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.84 : 635.54 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.84/635.54 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.84x = 635.54 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.84x = 122,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,413.57/423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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