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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.98, 647.99 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.98, 647.99 and 188.50 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.98 : 647.99 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.98/647.99 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.98x = 647.99 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.98x = 122,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,146.12/431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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