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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 635.83 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 635.83 and 149.90 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 635.83 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/635.83 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 635.83 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 95,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,310.92/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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