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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 647.96 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 647.96 and 188.24 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 647.96 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/647.96 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 647.96 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 121,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,971.99/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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