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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 635.61 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 635.61 and 192.72 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 635.61 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/635.61 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 635.61 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 122,497.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,497.87/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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