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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.92, 649.44 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.92, 649.44 and 189.44 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.92 : 649.44 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.92/649.44 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.92x = 649.44 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.92x = 123,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,029.91/432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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