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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 646.88 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 646.88 and 142.70 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 646.88 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/646.88 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 646.88 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 92,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,309.78/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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