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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.45, 647.16 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.45, 647.16 and 142.88 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.45 : 647.16 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.45/647.16 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.45x = 647.16 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.45x = 92,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,462.99/431.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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