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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.01, 647.63 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.01, 647.63 and 188.41 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.01 : 647.63 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.01/647.63 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.01x = 647.63 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.01x = 122,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,017.20/432.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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