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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.90, 647.83 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.90, 647.83 and 139.39 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.90 : 647.83 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.90/647.83 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.90x = 647.83 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.90x = 90,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,299.58/431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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