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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.13, 648.30 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.13, 648.30 and 188.93 is: 283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.13 : 648.30 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.13/648.30 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.13x = 648.30 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.13x = 122,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,483.32/432.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.44

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