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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 635.69 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 635.69 and 146.03 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 635.69 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/635.69 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 635.69 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 92,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,827.00/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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