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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 636.00 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 636.00 and 192.83 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 636.00 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/636.00 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 636.00 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 122,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,637.18/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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