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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 645.98 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 645.98 and 187.82 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 645.98 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/645.98 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 645.98 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 121,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,326.22/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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