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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.97, 657.05 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.97, 657.05 and 145.50 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.97 : 657.05 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.97/657.05 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.97x = 657.05 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.97x = 95,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,600.05/437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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