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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.45, 654.26 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.45, 654.26 and 147.69 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.45 : 654.26 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.45/654.26 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.45x = 654.26 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.45x = 96,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,627.66/436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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