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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 643.98 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 643.98 and 140.70 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 643.98 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/643.98 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 643.98 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 90,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,607.99/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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