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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 636 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 636 and 149.90 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 636 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/636 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 636 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 95,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,336.40/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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