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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 646.14 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 646.14 and 142.23 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 646.14 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/646.14 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 646.14 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 91,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,900.49/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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