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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.38, 648.58 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.38, 648.58 and 188.94 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.38 : 648.58 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.38/648.58 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.38x = 648.58 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.38x = 122,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,542.71/432.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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