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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 648.43 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 648.43 and 189.11 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 648.43 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/648.43 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 648.43 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 122,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,624.60/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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