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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.87, 649.31 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.87, 649.31 and 140.39 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.87 : 649.31 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.87/649.31 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.87x = 649.31 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.87x = 91,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,157.55/432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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