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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 686.02 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 686.02 and 149.10 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 686.02 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/686.02 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 686.02 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 102,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,285.58/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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