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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 647.64 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 647.64 and 188.37 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 647.64 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/647.64 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 647.64 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 121,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,995.95/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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