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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.87, 635.63 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.87, 635.63 and 192.69 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.87 : 635.63 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.87/635.63 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.87x = 635.63 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.87x = 122,478.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,478.58/423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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