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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 646.97 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 646.97 and 187.90 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 646.97 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/646.97 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 646.97 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 121,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,565.66/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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