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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 657.14 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 657.14 and 149.54 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 657.14 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/657.14 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 657.14 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 98,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,264.68/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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