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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.86, 653.55 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.86, 653.55 and 143.24 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.86 : 653.55 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.86/653.55 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.86x = 653.55 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.86x = 93,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,611.50/435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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