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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.12, 655.77 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.12, 655.77 and 148.76 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.12 : 655.77 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.12/655.77 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.12x = 655.77 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.12x = 97,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,552.35/437.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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