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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 654.68 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 654.68 and 147.90 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 654.68 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/654.68 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 654.68 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 96,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,826.43/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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