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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.69, 640.04 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.69, 640.04 and 149.04 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.69 : 640.04 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.69/640.04 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.69x = 640.04 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.69x = 95,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,390.82/426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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