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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 634.61 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 634.61 and 134.50 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 634.61 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/634.61 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 634.61 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 85,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,355.05/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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