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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.87, 649.09 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.87, 649.09 and 189.19 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.87 : 649.09 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.87/649.09 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.87x = 649.09 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.87x = 122,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,801.34/432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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