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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 646.32 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 646.32 and 142.36 is: 213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 646.32 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/646.32 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 646.32 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 92,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,010.12/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.40

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