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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 685.76 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 685.76 and 149.19 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 685.76 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/685.76 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 685.76 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 102,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,307.79/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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