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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.36, 655.62 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.36, 655.62 and 148.76 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.36 : 655.62 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.36/655.62 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.36x = 655.62 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.36x = 97,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,530.03/437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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