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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 649.44 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 649.44 and 128.96 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 649.44 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/649.44 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 649.44 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 83,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,751.78/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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