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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 645 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 645 and 141.38 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 645 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/645 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 645 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 91,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,190.10/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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