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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 647.52 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 647.52 and 188.17 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 647.52 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/647.52 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 647.52 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 121,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,843.84/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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