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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.18, 685.78 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.18, 685.78 and 149.07 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.18 : 685.78 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.18/685.78 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.18x = 685.78 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.18x = 102,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,229.22/457.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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