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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.77, 654.97 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.77, 654.97 and 144.19 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.77 : 654.97 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.77/654.97 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.77x = 654.97 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.77x = 94,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,440.12/436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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