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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 648.39 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 648.39 and 188.60 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 648.39 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/648.39 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 648.39 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 122,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,286.35/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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