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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.38, 647.08 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.38, 647.08 and 187.90 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.38 : 647.08 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.38/647.08 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.38x = 647.08 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.38x = 121,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,586.33/431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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