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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.31, 647.00 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.31, 647.00 and 142.76 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.31 : 647.00 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.31/647.00 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.31x = 647.00 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.31x = 92,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,361.77/431.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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