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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.89, 647.71 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.89, 647.71 and 143.33 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.89 : 647.71 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.89/647.71 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.89x = 647.71 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.89x = 92,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,832.68/431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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