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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.79, 647.61 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.79, 647.61 and 188.25 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.79 : 647.61 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.79/647.61 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.79x = 647.61 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.79x = 121,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,912.58/431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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