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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.26 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.26 and 148.98 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.26 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.26 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.26 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 94,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,492.05/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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