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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 656.78 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 656.78 and 149.40 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 656.78 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/656.78 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 656.78 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 98,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,122.93/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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