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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 653.60 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 653.60 and 147.08 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 653.60 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/653.60 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 653.60 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 96,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,131.49/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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