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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.43, 654.73 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.43, 654.73 and 143.85 is: 215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.43 : 654.73 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.43/654.73 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.43x = 654.73 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.43x = 94,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,185.01/436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.81

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