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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 635.62 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 635.62 and 149.74 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 635.62 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/635.62 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 635.62 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 95,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,177.74/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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