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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.41, 654.66 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.41, 654.66 and 147.87 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.41 : 654.66 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.41/654.66 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.41x = 654.66 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.41x = 96,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,804.57/436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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