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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 635.34 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 635.34 and 134.86 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 635.34 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/635.34 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 635.34 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 85,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,681.95/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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