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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.75, 635.67 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.75, 635.67 and 149.78 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 635.67 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/635.67 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 635.67 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 95,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,210.65/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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