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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 648.10 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 648.10 and 143.44 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 648.10 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/648.10 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 648.10 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 92,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,962.02/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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