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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 645 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 645 and 141.48 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 645 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/645 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 645 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 91,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,254.60/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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