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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 646.59 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 646.59 and 142.52 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 646.59 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/646.59 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 646.59 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 92,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,152.01/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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