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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 647.02 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 647.02 and 138.86 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 647.02 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/647.02 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 647.02 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 89,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,845.20/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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