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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 685.98 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 685.98 and 149.18 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 685.98 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/685.98 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 685.98 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 102,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,334.50/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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