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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.33, 644.10 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.33, 644.10 and 140.76 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.33 : 644.10 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.33/644.10 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.33x = 644.10 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.33x = 90,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,663.52/429.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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