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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 654.05 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 654.05 and 143.48 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 654.05 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/654.05 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 654.05 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 93,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,839.11/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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