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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 646.64 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 646.64 and 142.52 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 646.64 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/646.64 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 646.64 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 92,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,159.13/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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