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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.32, 648.29 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.32, 648.29 and 139.71 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.32 : 648.29 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.32/648.29 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.32x = 648.29 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.32x = 90,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,571.90/432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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