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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.40, 686.11 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.40, 686.11 and 149.25 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.40 : 686.11 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.40/686.11 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.40x = 686.11 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.40x = 102,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,401.92/457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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