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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 647.19 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 647.19 and 187.94 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 647.19 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/647.19 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 647.19 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 121,632.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,632.89/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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