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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 646.74 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 646.74 and 142.62 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 646.74 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/646.74 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 646.74 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 92,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,238.06/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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