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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.75, 635.67 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.75, 635.67 and 135.20 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 635.67 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/635.67 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 635.67 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 85,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,942.58/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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