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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.30, 648.44 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.30, 648.44 and 188.82 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.30 : 648.44 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.30/648.44 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.30x = 648.44 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.30x = 122,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,441.00/432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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