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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 654.15 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 654.15 and 143.63 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 654.15 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/654.15 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 654.15 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 93,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,954.29/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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