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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 647.58 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 647.58 and 188.31 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 647.58 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/647.58 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 647.58 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 121,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,942.66/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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