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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 686.92 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 686.92 and 149.73 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 686.92 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/686.92 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 686.92 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 102,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,850.46/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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