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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 655.47 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 655.47 and 140.36 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 655.47 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/655.47 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 655.47 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 92,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,001.77/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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