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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 635.37 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 635.37 and 145.95 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 635.37 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/635.37 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 635.37 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 92,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,732.25/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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