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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 655.73 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 655.73 and 148.53 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 655.73 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/655.73 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 655.73 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 97,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,394.83/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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