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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.17, 646.74 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.17, 646.74 and 142.61 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.17 : 646.74 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.17/646.74 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.17x = 646.74 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.17x = 92,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,228.36/431.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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