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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.91, 631.40 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.91, 631.40 and 143.28 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.91 : 631.40 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.91/631.40 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.91x = 631.40 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.91x = 90,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,466.28/420.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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