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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 635.71 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 635.71 and 192.68 is: 288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 635.71 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/635.71 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 635.71 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 122,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,487.64/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.81

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