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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 634.92 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 634.92 and 134.64 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 634.92 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/634.92 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 634.92 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 85,485.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,485.63/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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