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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.59, 647.51 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.59, 647.51 and 188.16 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.59 : 647.51 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.59/647.51 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.59x = 647.51 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.59x = 121,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,835.48/431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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