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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 635.43 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 635.43 and 135.06 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 635.43 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/635.43 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 635.43 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 85,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,821.18/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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