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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.53, 653.37 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.53, 653.37 and 142.97 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.53 : 653.37 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.53/653.37 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.53x = 653.37 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.53x = 93,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,408.33/435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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