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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.79, 647.69 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.79, 647.69 and 143.25 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.79 : 647.69 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.79/647.69 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.79x = 647.69 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.79x = 92,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,780.88/431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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