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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.16, 655.70 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.16, 655.70 and 148.60 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.16 : 655.70 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.16/655.70 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.16x = 655.70 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.16x = 97,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,437.02/437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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