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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.67, 647.39 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.67, 647.39 and 143.07 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.67 : 647.39 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.67/647.39 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.67x = 647.39 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.67x = 92,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,621.37/431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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