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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.72, 653.67 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.72, 653.67 and 143.24 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.72 : 653.67 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.72/653.67 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.72x = 653.67 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.72x = 93,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,633.32/435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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