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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.72, 656.58 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.72, 656.58 and 149.09 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.72 : 656.58 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.72/656.58 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.72x = 656.58 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.72x = 97,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,889.51/437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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