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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 648.77 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 648.77 and 140.09 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 648.77 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/648.77 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 648.77 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 90,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,882.25/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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