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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.87, 640.42 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.87, 640.42 and 149.29 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.87 : 640.42 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.87/640.42 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.87x = 640.42 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.87x = 95,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,606.33/426.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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