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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 646.25 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 646.25 and 187.41 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 646.25 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/646.25 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 646.25 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 121,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,115.20/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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