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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 654.23 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 654.23 and 143.67 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 654.23 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/654.23 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 654.23 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 93,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,993.22/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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