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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.95, 634.28 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.95, 634.28 and 134.32 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.95 : 634.28 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.95/634.28 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.95x = 634.28 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.95x = 85,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,193.65/422.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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