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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 647.39 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 647.39 and 143.02 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 647.39 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/647.39 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 647.39 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 92,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,587.24/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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