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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 635.41 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 635.41 and 135.03 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 635.41 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/635.41 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 635.41 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 85,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,799.41/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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