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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.71, 634.16 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.71, 634.16 and 134.17 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.71 : 634.16 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.71/634.16 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.71x = 634.16 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.71x = 85,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,085.25/422.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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