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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 648.08 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 648.08 and 188.50 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 648.08 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/648.08 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 648.08 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 122,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,161.93/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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