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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.59, 647.39 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.59, 647.39 and 187.95 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.59 : 647.39 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.59/647.39 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.59x = 647.39 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.59x = 121,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,673.20/431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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