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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 635.36 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 635.36 and 134.96 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 635.36 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/635.36 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 635.36 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 85,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,748.19/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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