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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 634.82 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 634.82 and 134.68 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 634.82 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/634.82 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 634.82 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 85,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,497.56/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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