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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.94, 649.32 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.94, 649.32 and 140.48 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 649.32 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/649.32 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 649.32 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 91,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,216.47/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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