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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 657.83 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 657.83 and 145.99 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 657.83 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/657.83 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 657.83 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 96,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,036.60/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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