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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.57, 647.41 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.57, 647.41 and 143.07 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.57 : 647.41 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.57/647.41 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.57x = 647.41 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.57x = 92,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,624.95/431.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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