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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 686.27 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 686.27 and 149.39 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 686.27 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/686.27 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 686.27 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 102,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,522.84/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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