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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 653.94 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 653.94 and 147.52 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 653.94 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/653.94 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 653.94 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 96,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,469.23/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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