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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 685.94 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 685.94 and 149.12 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 685.94 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/685.94 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 685.94 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 102,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,283.20/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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