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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 647.42 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 647.42 and 188.16 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 647.42 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/647.42 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 647.42 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 121,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,817.61/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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