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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 654.19 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 654.19 and 143.70 is: 215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 654.19 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/654.19 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 654.19 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 94,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,007.10/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.53

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