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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 647.18 and 142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 647.18 and 142.90 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 647.18 = 142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/647.18 = 142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 647.18 × 142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 92,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,482.02/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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