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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 635.18 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 635.18 and 134.88 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 635.18 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/635.18 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 635.18 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 85,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,670.02/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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