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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 646.79 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 646.79 and 187.92 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 646.79 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/646.79 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 646.79 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 121,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,543.84/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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