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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 635.30 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 635.30 and 192.71 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 635.30 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/635.30 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 635.30 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 122,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,425.49/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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