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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.62, 647.52 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.62, 647.52 and 188.08 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.62 : 647.52 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.62/647.52 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.62x = 647.52 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.62x = 121,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,785.56/431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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