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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 649.17 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 649.17 and 189.33 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 649.17 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/649.17 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 649.17 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 122,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,907.36/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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