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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.77, 643.22 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.77, 643.22 and 140.14 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.77 : 643.22 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.77/643.22 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.77x = 643.22 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.77x = 90,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,140.85/428.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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