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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 654.66 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 654.66 and 143.98 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 654.66 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/654.66 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 654.66 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 94,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,255.91/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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