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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 644.97 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 644.97 and 141.45 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 644.97 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/644.97 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 644.97 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 91,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,231.01/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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