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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.93, 647.87 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.93, 647.87 and 143.36 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 647.87 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/647.87 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 647.87 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 92,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,874.69/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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