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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.33, 654.59 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.33, 654.59 and 143.82 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.33 : 654.59 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.33/654.59 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.33x = 654.59 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.33x = 94,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,142.50/436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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