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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.88, 656.67 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.88, 656.67 and 149.25 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.88 : 656.67 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.88/656.67 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.88x = 656.67 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.88x = 98,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,008.00/437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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