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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 686.26 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 686.26 and 149.44 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 686.26 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/686.26 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 686.26 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 102,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,554.69/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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