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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 647.65 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 647.65 and 157.93 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 647.65 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/647.65 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 647.65 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 102,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,283.36/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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