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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.54, 656.30 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.54, 656.30 and 145.02 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.54 : 656.30 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.54/656.30 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.54x = 656.30 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.54x = 95,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,179.45/437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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