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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 663.80 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 663.80 and 192.34 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 663.80 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/663.80 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 663.80 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 127,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,675.29/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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