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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.04, 647.90 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.04, 647.90 and 185.22 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.04 : 647.90 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.04/647.90 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.04x = 647.90 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.04x = 120,003.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,003.11/432.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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