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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 643.70 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 643.70 and 140.50 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 643.70 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/643.70 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 643.70 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 90,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,439.85/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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