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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 653.86 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 653.86 and 139.52 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 653.86 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/653.86 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 653.86 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 91,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,225.38/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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