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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 654.03 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 654.03 and 147.51 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 654.03 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/654.03 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 654.03 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 96,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,475.97/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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