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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 654.96 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 654.96 and 148 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 654.96 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/654.96 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 654.96 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 96,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,934.08/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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