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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 647.02 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 647.02 and 187.75 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 647.02 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/647.02 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 647.02 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 121,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,478.01/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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