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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 649.50 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 649.50 and 189.55 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 649.50 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/649.50 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 649.50 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 123,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,112.73/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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