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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.05, 643.65 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.05, 643.65 and 140.48 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.05 : 643.65 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.05/643.65 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.05x = 643.65 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.05x = 90,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,422.24/429.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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