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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 653.85 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 653.85 and 147.32 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 653.85 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/653.85 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 653.85 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 96,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,321.18/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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