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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 647.91 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 647.91 and 200.87 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 647.91 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/647.91 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 647.91 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 130,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,145.68/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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