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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.97, 635.75 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.97, 635.75 and 192.97 is: 289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.97 : 635.75 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.97/635.75 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.97x = 635.75 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.97x = 122,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,680.68/423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.36

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