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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.83, 631.36 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.83, 631.36 and 143.20 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.83 : 631.36 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.83/631.36 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.83x = 631.36 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.83x = 90,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,411.72/420.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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