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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.86, 643.13 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.86, 643.13 and 140.23 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.86 : 643.13 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.86/643.13 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.86x = 643.13 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.86x = 90,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,186.12/428.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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