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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.27, 685.91 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.27, 685.91 and 149.16 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.27 : 685.91 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.27/685.91 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.27x = 685.91 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.27x = 102,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,310.34/457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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