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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 647.91 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 647.91 and 143.31 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 647.91 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/647.91 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 647.91 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 92,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851.98/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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