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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.42, 686.26 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.42, 686.26 and 149.24 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.42 : 686.26 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.42/686.26 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.42x = 686.26 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.42x = 102,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,416.66/457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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