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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 654.35 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 654.35 and 147.60 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 654.35 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/654.35 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 654.35 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 96,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,581.32/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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