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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.01, 634.55 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.01, 634.55 and 149.14 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.01 : 634.55 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.01/634.55 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.01x = 634.55 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.01x = 94,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,636.79/423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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