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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.80, 647.73 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.80, 647.73 and 135.29 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.80 : 647.73 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.80/647.73 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.80x = 647.73 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.80x = 87,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,628.15/431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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