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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 635.57 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 635.57 and 135.13 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 635.57 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/635.57 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 635.57 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 85,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,880.72/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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