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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.23, 647.97 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.23, 647.97 and 188.58 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.23 : 647.97 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.23/647.97 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.23x = 647.97 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.23x = 122,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,194.18/432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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