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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.71 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.71 and 145.36 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.71 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.71 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.71 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 95,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,459.82/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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