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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.87, 647.64 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.87, 647.64 and 188.23 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.87 : 647.64 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.87/647.64 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.87x = 647.64 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.87x = 121,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,902.52/431.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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