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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.63, 647.51 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.63, 647.51 and 143.13 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.63 : 647.51 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.63/647.51 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.63x = 647.51 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.63x = 92,677.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,677.39/431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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