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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.59, 647.01 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.59, 647.01 and 187.93 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.59 : 647.01 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.59/647.01 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.59x = 647.01 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.59x = 121,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,594.10/431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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