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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 646.93 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 646.93 and 157.41 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 646.93 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/646.93 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 646.93 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 101,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,833.25/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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