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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 646.44 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 646.44 and 142.52 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 646.44 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/646.44 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 646.44 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 92,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,130.63/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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