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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.14, 648.24 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.14, 648.24 and 139.52 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.14 : 648.24 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.14/648.24 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.14x = 648.24 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.14x = 90,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,443.54/432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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