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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.94, 649.50 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.94, 649.50 and 189.40 is: 284.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 649.50 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/649.50 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 649.50 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 123,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,015.30/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.14

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