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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 635.64 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 635.64 and 146.20 is: 219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 635.64 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/635.64 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 635.64 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 92,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,933.19/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.28

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