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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 635.72 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 635.72 and 149.95 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 635.72 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/635.72 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 635.72 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 95,326.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,326.59/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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