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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437, 655.42 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437, 655.42 and 144.49 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437 : 655.42 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437/655.42 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437x = 655.42 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437x = 94,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,701.64/437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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