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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.11, 646.67 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.11, 646.67 and 142.55 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.11 : 646.67 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.11/646.67 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.11x = 646.67 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.11x = 92,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,182.81/431.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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