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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 647.16 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 647.16 and 187.92 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 647.16 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/647.16 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 647.16 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 121,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,614.31/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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