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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 647.80 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 647.80 and 188.37 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 647.80 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/647.80 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 647.80 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 122,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,025.62/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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