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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.73, 655.19 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.73, 655.19 and 148.17 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.73 : 655.19 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.73/655.19 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.73x = 655.19 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.73x = 97,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,078.76/436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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