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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.15, 646.76 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.15, 646.76 and 187.70 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.15 : 646.76 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.15/646.76 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.15x = 646.76 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.15x = 121,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,395.91/431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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