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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 653.22 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 653.22 and 143 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 653.22 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/653.22 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 653.22 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 93,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,410.46/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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