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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 649.52 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 649.52 and 186.16 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 649.52 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/649.52 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 649.52 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 120,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,914.64/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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