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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.02, 643.62 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.02, 643.62 and 140.44 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.02 : 643.62 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.02/643.62 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.02x = 643.62 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.02x = 90,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,388.91/429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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