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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.95, 654.03 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.95, 654.03 and 143.47 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.95 : 654.03 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.95/654.03 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.95x = 654.03 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.95x = 93,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,832.05/435.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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