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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 647.58 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 647.58 and 143.17 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 647.58 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/647.58 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 647.58 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 92,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,712.95/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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