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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.80, 649.24 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.80, 649.24 and 189.28 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.80 : 649.24 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.80/649.24 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.80x = 649.24 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.80x = 122,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,888.15/432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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