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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.69 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.69 and 134.50 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.69 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.69 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.69 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 85,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,365.81/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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