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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 653.85 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 653.85 and 147.38 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 653.85 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/653.85 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 653.85 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 96,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,361.14/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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