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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 646.03 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 646.03 and 142.14 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 646.03 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/646.03 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 646.03 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 91,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,826.70/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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