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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.67, 632.27 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.67, 632.27 and 143.94 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.67 : 632.27 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.67/632.27 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.67x = 632.27 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.67x = 91,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,008.12/421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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