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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.96, 648.08 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.96, 648.08 and 143.44 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.96 : 648.08 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.96/648.08 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.96x = 648.08 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.96x = 92,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,960.60/431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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