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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.29, 644.07 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.29, 644.07 and 140.66 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.29 : 644.07 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.29/644.07 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.29x = 644.07 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.29x = 90,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,594.89/429.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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