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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.43, 646.96 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.43, 646.96 and 142.80 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.43 : 646.96 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.43/646.96 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.43x = 646.96 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.43x = 92,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,385.89/431.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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