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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 656.19 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 656.19 and 148.77 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 656.19 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/656.19 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 656.19 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 97,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,621.39/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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