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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.83, 649.47 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.83, 649.47 and 140.39 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.83 : 649.47 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.83/649.47 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.83x = 649.47 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.83x = 91,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,175.85/432.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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