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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.04, 647.94 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.04, 647.94 and 139.56 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.04 : 647.94 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.04/647.94 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.04x = 647.94 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.04x = 90,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,426.51/432.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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