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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.87, 643.28 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.87, 643.28 and 140.28 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.87 : 643.28 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.87/643.28 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.87x = 643.28 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.87x = 90,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,238.62/428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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