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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.82, 653.82 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.82, 653.82 and 147.26 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.82 : 653.82 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.82/653.82 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.82x = 653.82 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.82x = 96,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,281.53/435.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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