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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 654.76 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 654.76 and 144.11 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 654.76 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/654.76 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 654.76 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 94,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353.47/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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