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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.72, 646.93 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.72, 646.93 and 188.11 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.72 : 646.93 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.72/646.93 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.72x = 646.93 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.72x = 121,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,694.00/431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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