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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.53, 657.77 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.53, 657.77 and 146.03 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.53 : 657.77 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.53/657.77 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.53x = 657.77 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.53x = 96,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,054.15/438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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