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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 655.64 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 655.64 and 148.52 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 655.64 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/655.64 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 655.64 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 97,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,375.65/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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