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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 647.38 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 647.38 and 143 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 647.38 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/647.38 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 647.38 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 92,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,575.34/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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