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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 635.06 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 635.06 and 134.81 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 635.06 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/635.06 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 635.06 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 85,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,609.26/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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