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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.65, 635.49 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.65, 635.49 and 135.11 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.65 : 635.49 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.65/635.49 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.65x = 635.49 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.65x = 85,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,857.88/423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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