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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.62, 648.70 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.62, 648.70 and 139.99 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.62 : 648.70 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.62/648.70 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.62x = 648.70 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.62x = 90,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,811.47/432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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