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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 653.07 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 653.07 and 146.75 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 653.07 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/653.07 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 653.07 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 95,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,838.02/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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