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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 643.19 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 643.19 and 191.56 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 643.19 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/643.19 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 643.19 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 123,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,209.48/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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