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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.74, 656.64 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.74, 656.64 and 149.14 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.74 : 656.64 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.74/656.64 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.74x = 656.64 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.74x = 97,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,931.29/437.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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