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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.87, 647.27 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.87, 647.27 and 188.11 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.87 : 647.27 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.87/647.27 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.87x = 647.27 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.87x = 121,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,757.96/431.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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