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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 635.14 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 635.14 and 149.63 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 635.14 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/635.14 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 635.14 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 95,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,039.26/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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