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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 653.68 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 653.68 and 147.25 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 653.68 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/653.68 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 653.68 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 96,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,254.38/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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