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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 647.40 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 647.40 and 157.94 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 647.40 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/647.40 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 647.40 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 102,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,250.36/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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