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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 646.56 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 646.56 and 187.60 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 646.56 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/646.56 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 646.56 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 121,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,294.66/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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