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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 635.71 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 635.71 and 149.89 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 635.71 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/635.71 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 635.71 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 95,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,287.55/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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