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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 647.50 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 647.50 and 188.03 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 647.50 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/647.50 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 647.50 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 121,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,749.43/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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