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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.94, 657.02 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.94, 657.02 and 149.38 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.94 : 657.02 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.94/657.02 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.94x = 657.02 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.94x = 98,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,145.65/437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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