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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 636.11 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 636.11 and 192.80 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 636.11 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/636.11 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 636.11 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 122,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,638.83/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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