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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 634.60 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 634.60 and 134.52 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 634.60 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/634.60 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 634.60 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 85,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,366.39/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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