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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.14, 646.74 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.14, 646.74 and 187.68 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.14 : 646.74 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.14/646.74 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.14x = 646.74 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.14x = 121,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,380.16/431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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