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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 652.60 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 652.60 and 146.50 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 652.60 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/652.60 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 652.60 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 95,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,605.90/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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