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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.49, 644.39 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.49, 644.39 and 140.93 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.49 : 644.39 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.49/644.39 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.49x = 644.39 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.49x = 90,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,813.88/429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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