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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.72, 647.56 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.72, 647.56 and 135.23 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.72 : 647.56 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.72/647.56 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.72x = 647.56 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.72x = 87,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,570.82/431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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