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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.85, 647.77 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.85, 647.77 and 188.55 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.85 : 647.77 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.85/647.77 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.85x = 647.77 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.85x = 122,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,137.03/431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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