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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 656.37 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 656.37 and 149.14 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 656.37 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/656.37 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 656.37 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 97,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,891.02/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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