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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.25, 654.39 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.25, 654.39 and 147.71 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.25 : 654.39 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.25/654.39 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.25x = 654.39 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.25x = 96,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,659.95/436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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