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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.20, 647.86 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.20, 647.86 and 188.52 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.20 : 647.86 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.20/647.86 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.20x = 647.86 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.20x = 122,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,134.57/432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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