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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.85, 647.79 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.85, 647.79 and 188.22 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.85 : 647.79 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.85/647.79 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.85x = 647.79 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.85x = 121,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,927.03/431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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