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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.87, 647.60 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.87, 647.60 and 188.19 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.87 : 647.60 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.87/647.60 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.87x = 647.60 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.87x = 121,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,870.90/431.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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