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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.80, 635.67 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.80, 635.67 and 149.89 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.80 : 635.67 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.80/635.67 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.80x = 635.67 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.80x = 95,280.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,280.58/423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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