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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 657.74 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 657.74 and 149.87 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 657.74 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/657.74 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 657.74 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 98,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,572.58/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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