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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 646.94 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 646.94 and 187.67 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 646.94 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/646.94 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 646.94 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 121,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,407.06/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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