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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 648.05 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 648.05 and 188.49 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 648.05 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/648.05 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 648.05 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 122,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,150.00/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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