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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.43, 686.07 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.43, 686.07 and 149.50 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.43 : 686.07 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.43/686.07 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.43x = 686.07 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.43x = 102,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,567.47/457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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