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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 647.40 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 647.40 and 143.14 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 647.40 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/647.40 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 647.40 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 92,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,668.84/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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