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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 634.74 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 634.74 and 134.70 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 634.74 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/634.74 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 634.74 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 85,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,499.48/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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