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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 653.56 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 653.56 and 147.12 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 653.56 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/653.56 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 653.56 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 96,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,151.75/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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