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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 635.18 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 635.18 and 134.90 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 635.18 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/635.18 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 635.18 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 85,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,685.78/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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