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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.09, 685.69 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.09, 685.69 and 148.88 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.09 : 685.69 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.09/685.69 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.09x = 685.69 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.09x = 102,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,086.87/457.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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