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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 647.82 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 647.82 and 188.46 is: 282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 647.82 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/647.82 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 647.82 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 122,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,088.16/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.65

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