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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.18, 646.88 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.18, 646.88 and 142.62 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.18 : 646.88 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.18/646.88 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.18x = 646.88 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.18x = 92,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,258.03/431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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