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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 635.19 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 635.19 and 249.93 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 635.19 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/635.19 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 635.19 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 158,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,753.04/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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