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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 686.19 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 686.19 and 149.17 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 686.19 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/686.19 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 686.19 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 102,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,358.96/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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