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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.17, 646.85 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.17, 646.85 and 187.72 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.17 : 646.85 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.17/646.85 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.17x = 646.85 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.17x = 121,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,425.53/431.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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