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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 635.13 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 635.13 and 134.89 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 635.13 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/635.13 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 635.13 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 85,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,672.69/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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