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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 635.56 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 635.56 and 135.15 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 635.56 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/635.56 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 635.56 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 85,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,893.21/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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