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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 631.98 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 631.98 and 143.53 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 631.98 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/631.98 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 631.98 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 90,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,706.51/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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