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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 655.53 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 655.53 and 148.51 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 655.53 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/655.53 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 655.53 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 97,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,352.76/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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