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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.29, 646.83 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.29, 646.83 and 187.61 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.29 : 646.83 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.29/646.83 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.29x = 646.83 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.29x = 121,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,351.78/431.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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