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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.06, 653.86 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.06, 653.86 and 143.48 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.06 : 653.86 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.06/653.86 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.06x = 653.86 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.06x = 93,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,815.83/436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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