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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 635.48 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 635.48 and 135.02 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 635.48 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/635.48 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 635.48 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 85,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,799.67/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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