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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.67, 656.60 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.67, 656.60 and 149.13 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.67 : 656.60 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.67/656.60 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.67x = 656.60 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.67x = 97,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918.01/437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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