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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.89, 647.25 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.89, 647.25 and 197.45 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.89 : 647.25 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.89/647.25 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.89x = 647.25 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.89x = 127,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,799.51/431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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