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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 646.11 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 646.11 and 142.17 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 646.11 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/646.11 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 646.11 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 91,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,858.67/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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