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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 635.03 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 635.03 and 149.50 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 635.03 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/635.03 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 635.03 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 94,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,936.99/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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