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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 654.75 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 654.75 and 143.88 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 654.75 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/654.75 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 654.75 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 94,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,205.53/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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