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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.34, 653.01 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.34, 653.01 and 146.79 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.34 : 653.01 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.34/653.01 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.34x = 653.01 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.34x = 95,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,855.34/435.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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