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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.86, 647.67 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.86, 647.67 and 188.33 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.86 : 647.67 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.86/647.67 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.86x = 647.67 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.86x = 121,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,975.69/431.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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