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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 647.69 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 647.69 and 139.37 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 647.69 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/647.69 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 647.69 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 90,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,264.62/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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