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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 649.02 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 649.02 and 140.18 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 649.02 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/649.02 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 649.02 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 90,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,979.62/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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