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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 647.03 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 647.03 and 138.86 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 647.03 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/647.03 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 647.03 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 89,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,842.66/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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