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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 647.34 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 647.34 and 142.86 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 647.34 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/647.34 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 647.34 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 92,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,478.99/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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