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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.76 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 635.76 and 149.98 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 635.76 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/635.76 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 635.76 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 95,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,351.28/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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