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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431, 646.44 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431, 646.44 and 142.44 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 646.44 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/646.44 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 646.44 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 92,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,078.91/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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