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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 655.01 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 655.01 and 148.05 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 655.01 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/655.01 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 655.01 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 96,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,973.49/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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