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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.10, 643.70 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.10, 643.70 and 140.54 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.10 : 643.70 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.10/643.70 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.10x = 643.70 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.10x = 90,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,461.68/429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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