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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.38, 647.36 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.38, 647.36 and 187.76 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.38 : 647.36 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.38/647.36 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.38x = 647.36 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.38x = 121,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,547.37/431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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