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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 647.26 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 647.26 and 184.95 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 647.26 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/647.26 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 647.26 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 119,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,710.27/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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