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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 646.97 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 646.97 and 142.75 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 646.97 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/646.97 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 646.97 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 92,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,354.97/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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