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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 656.07 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 656.07 and 148.75 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 656.07 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/656.07 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 656.07 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 97,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,590.41/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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