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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.06, 643.63 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.06, 643.63 and 140.50 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.06 : 643.63 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.06/643.63 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.06x = 643.63 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.06x = 90,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,430.02/429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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