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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 631.62 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 631.62 and 143.46 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 631.62 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/631.62 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 631.62 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 90,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,612.21/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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