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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.18, 646.55 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.18, 646.55 and 187.59 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.18 : 646.55 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.18/646.55 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.18x = 646.55 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.18x = 121,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,285.38/431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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