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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.22 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.22 and 134.93 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.22 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.22 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.22 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 85,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,711.82/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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