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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 647.06 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 647.06 and 142.88 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 647.06 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/647.06 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 647.06 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 92,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,447.98/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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