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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 654.57 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 654.57 and 147.75 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 654.57 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/654.57 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 654.57 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 96,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,712.72/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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