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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 654.33 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 654.33 and 143.65 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 654.33 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/654.33 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 654.33 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 93,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,991.78/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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