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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.72 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.72 and 149.10 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.72 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.72 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.72 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 94,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,636.75/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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