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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.70, 649.10 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.70, 649.10 and 185.85 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.70 : 649.10 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.70/649.10 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.70x = 649.10 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.70x = 120,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,635.70/432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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