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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 648.72 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 648.72 and 189.08 is: 283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 648.72 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/648.72 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 648.72 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 122,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,659.98/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.46

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