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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 653.61 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 653.61 and 147.25 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 653.61 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/653.61 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 653.61 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 96,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,244.07/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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