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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 647.49 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 647.49 and 143.10 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 647.49 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/647.49 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 647.49 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 92,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,652.58/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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