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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 654.38 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 654.38 and 143.61 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 654.38 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/654.38 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 654.38 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 93,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,973.52/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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