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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 646.82 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 646.82 and 187.98 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 646.82 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/646.82 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 646.82 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 121,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,585.99/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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