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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 654 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 654 and 147.36 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 654 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/654 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 654 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 96,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,373.44/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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