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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 647.58 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 647.58 and 139.29 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 647.58 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/647.58 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 647.58 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 90,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,201.42/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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