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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.14, 655.72 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.14, 655.72 and 148.60 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.14 : 655.72 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.14/655.72 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.14x = 655.72 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.14x = 97,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,439.99/437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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