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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 646.41 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 646.41 and 142.31 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 646.41 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/646.41 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 646.41 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 91,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,992.76/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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