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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 647.67 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 647.67 and 143.25 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 647.67 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/647.67 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 647.67 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 92,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,778.73/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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