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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 686.19 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 686.19 and 149.28 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 686.19 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/686.19 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 686.19 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 102,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,434.44/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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