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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.07, 687.12 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.07, 687.12 and 149.93 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.07 : 687.12 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.07/687.12 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.07x = 687.12 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.07x = 103,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,022.35/458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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