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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.87, 686.95 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.87, 686.95 and 149.73 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.87 : 686.95 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.87/686.95 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.87x = 686.95 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.87x = 102,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,852.84/457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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