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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 647.02 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 647.02 and 142.78 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 647.02 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/647.02 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 647.02 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 92,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,381.52/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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