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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.45, 646.81 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.45, 646.81 and 187.79 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.45 : 646.81 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.45/646.81 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.45x = 646.81 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.45x = 121,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,463.17/431.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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