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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.15, 685.71 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.15, 685.71 and 149.02 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.15 : 685.71 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.15/685.71 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.15x = 685.71 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.15x = 102,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,184.50/457.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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