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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.92, 640.47 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.92, 640.47 and 149.30 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.92 : 640.47 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.92/640.47 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.92x = 640.47 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.92x = 95,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,623.30/426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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