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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 634.68 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 634.68 and 134.62 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 634.68 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/634.68 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 634.68 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 85,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,440.62/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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