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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 687.08 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 687.08 and 149.87 is: 224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 687.08 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/687.08 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 687.08 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 102,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,969.62/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.81

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