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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 685.46 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 685.46 and 148.87 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 685.46 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/685.46 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 685.46 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 102,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,043.27/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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