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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.52, 656.13 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.52, 656.13 and 144.97 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.52 : 656.13 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.52/656.13 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.52x = 656.13 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.52x = 95,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,119.17/437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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