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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.32, 656.10 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.32, 656.10 and 148.78 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.32 : 656.10 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.32/656.10 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.32x = 656.10 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.32x = 97,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,614.56/437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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