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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 654.17 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 654.17 and 143.61 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 654.17 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/654.17 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 654.17 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 93,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,945.35/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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