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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.81, 647.69 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.81, 647.69 and 143.24 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.81 : 647.69 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.81/647.69 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.81x = 647.69 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.81x = 92,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,775.12/431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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