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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 654.43 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 654.43 and 147.74 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 654.43 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/654.43 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 654.43 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 96,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,682.12/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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