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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.17, 647.81 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.17, 647.81 and 188.63 is: 282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.17 : 647.81 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.17/647.81 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.17x = 647.81 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.17x = 122,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,195.46/432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.75

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