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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 647.10 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 647.10 and 187.86 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 647.10 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/647.10 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 647.10 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 121,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,564.21/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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