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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 646.88 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 646.88 and 188.08 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 646.88 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/646.88 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 646.88 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 121,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,665.19/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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