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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 685.74 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 685.74 and 148.97 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 685.74 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/685.74 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 685.74 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 102,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,154.69/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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