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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 653.94 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 653.94 and 147.42 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 653.94 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/653.94 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 653.94 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 96,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,403.83/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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