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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 649.62 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 649.62 and 189.60 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 649.62 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/649.62 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 649.62 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 123,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,167.95/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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