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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.94, 634.49 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.94, 634.49 and 134.31 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.94 : 634.49 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.94/634.49 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.94x = 634.49 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.94x = 85,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,218.35/422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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