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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 654.42 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 654.42 and 147.75 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 654.42 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/654.42 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 654.42 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 96,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,690.56/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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