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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.37, 648.63 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.37, 648.63 and 139.95 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.37 : 648.63 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.37/648.63 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.37x = 648.63 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.37x = 90,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,772.53/432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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