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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 646.85 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 646.85 and 187.73 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 646.85 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/646.85 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 646.85 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 121,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,428.98/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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