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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 654.60 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 654.60 and 147.88 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 654.60 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/654.60 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 654.60 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 96,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,802.25/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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