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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.72, 647.50 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.72, 647.50 and 143.12 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.72 : 647.50 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.72/647.50 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.72x = 647.50 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.72x = 92,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,670.20/431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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