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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 644.19 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 644.19 and 140.89 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 644.19 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/644.19 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 644.19 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 90,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,759.93/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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