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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.91, 649.29 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.91, 649.29 and 140.41 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.91 : 649.29 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.91/649.29 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.91x = 649.29 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.91x = 91,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,166.81/432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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