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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 653.56 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 653.56 and 147.05 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 653.56 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/653.56 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 653.56 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 96,102.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,102.36/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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