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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.64, 656.06 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.64, 656.06 and 148.88 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.64 : 656.06 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.64/656.06 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.64x = 656.06 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.64x = 97,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,670.19/437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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