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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 654.53 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 654.53 and 144.07 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 654.53 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/654.53 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 654.53 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 94,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,295.78/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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