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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 646.61 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 646.61 and 187.44 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 646.61 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/646.61 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 646.61 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 121,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,199.64/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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