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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 647.16 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 647.16 and 200.37 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 647.16 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/647.16 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 647.16 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 129,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,671.45/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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