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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.77, 644.72 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.77, 644.72 and 141.14 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.77 : 644.72 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.77/644.72 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.77x = 644.72 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.77x = 90,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,995.78/429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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