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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.74, 649.20 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.74, 649.20 and 144.20 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.74 : 649.20 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.74/649.20 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.74x = 649.20 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.74x = 93,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,614.64/432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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