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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.02, 646.04 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.02, 646.04 and 187.68 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.02 : 646.04 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.02/646.04 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.02x = 646.04 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.02x = 121,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,248.79/431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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