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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.08, 655.72 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.08, 655.72 and 144.57 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.08 : 655.72 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.08/655.72 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.08x = 655.72 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.08x = 94,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,797.44/437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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