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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.24, 643.84 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.24, 643.84 and 140.66 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.24 : 643.84 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.24/643.84 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.24x = 643.84 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.24x = 90,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,562.53/429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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