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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 635.07 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 635.07 and 134.79 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 635.07 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/635.07 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 635.07 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 85,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,599.86/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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