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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.62, 656.52 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.62, 656.52 and 149.26 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.62 : 656.52 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.62/656.52 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.62x = 656.52 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.62x = 97,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,992.18/437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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