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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.88, 649.31 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.88, 649.31 and 124.76 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.88 : 649.31 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.88/649.31 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.88x = 649.31 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.88x = 81,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,008.92/432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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