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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.69, 648.80 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.69, 648.80 and 188.93 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.69 : 648.80 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.69/648.80 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.69x = 648.80 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.69x = 122,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,578.41/432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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