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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.41, 654.70 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.41, 654.70 and 143.93 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.41 : 654.70 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.41/654.70 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.41x = 654.70 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.41x = 94,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,227.34/436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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