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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 646.29 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 646.29 and 193.53 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 646.29 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/646.29 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 646.29 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 125,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,074.08/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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