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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 647.97 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 647.97 and 188.46 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 647.97 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/647.97 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 647.97 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 122,116.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,116.43/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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