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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.71, 644.66 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.71, 644.66 and 141.13 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.71 : 644.66 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.71/644.66 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.71x = 644.66 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.71x = 90,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,980.87/429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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