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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 654.20 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 654.20 and 147.50 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 654.20 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/654.20 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 654.20 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 96,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,494.50/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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