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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 647.11 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 647.11 and 187.97 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 647.11 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/647.11 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 647.11 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 121,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,633.56/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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