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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.55 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.55 and 135.09 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.55 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.55 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.55 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 85,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,856.45/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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