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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 652.72 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 652.72 and 146.72 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 652.72 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/652.72 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 652.72 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 95,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,767.08/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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