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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 646.63 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 646.63 and 184.36 is: 276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 646.63 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/646.63 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 646.63 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 119,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,212.71/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.51

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