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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 647.58 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 647.58 and 143.12 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 647.58 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/647.58 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 647.58 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 92,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,678.41/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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