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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 685.64 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 685.64 and 148.97 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 685.64 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/685.64 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 685.64 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 102,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138.45/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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