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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 647.43 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 647.43 and 188.38 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 647.43 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/647.43 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 647.43 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 121,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,962.86/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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