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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 635.68 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 635.68 and 149.88 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 635.68 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/635.68 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 635.68 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 95,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,275.72/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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