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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 647.74 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 647.74 and 188.18 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 647.74 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/647.74 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 647.74 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 121,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,891.71/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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