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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.21, 647.95 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.21, 647.95 and 188.56 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.21 : 647.95 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.21/647.95 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.21x = 647.95 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.21x = 122,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,175.83/432.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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