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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.78, 649.31 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.78, 649.31 and 186.04 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.78 : 649.31 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.78/649.31 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.78x = 649.31 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.78x = 120,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,797.63/432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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