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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.25, 685.97 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.25, 685.97 and 149.14 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.25 : 685.97 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.25/685.97 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.25x = 685.97 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.25x = 102,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,306.24/457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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