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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 654.46 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 654.46 and 143.78 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 654.46 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/654.46 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 654.46 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 94,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,098.26/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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