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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 653.76 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 653.76 and 147.29 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 653.76 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/653.76 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 653.76 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 96,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,292.31/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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