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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.93, 647.90 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.93, 647.90 and 139.64 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 647.90 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/647.90 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 647.90 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 90,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,468.82/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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