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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 654.36 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 654.36 and 147.74 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 654.36 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/654.36 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 654.36 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 96,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,674.41/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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