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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 654.27 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 654.27 and 147.76 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 654.27 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/654.27 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 654.27 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 96,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,674.94/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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