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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 648.33 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 648.33 and 188.70 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 648.33 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/648.33 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 648.33 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 122,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,339.87/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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