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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 652.54 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 652.54 and 146.54 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 652.54 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/652.54 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 652.54 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 95,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,619.58/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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