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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 652.70 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 652.70 and 146.56 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 652.70 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/652.70 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 652.70 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 95,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,659.71/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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