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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 687.10 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 687.10 and 149.94 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 687.10 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/687.10 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 687.10 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 103,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023.03/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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