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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.79, 635.75 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.79, 635.75 and 135.25 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.79 : 635.75 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.79/635.75 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.79x = 635.75 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.79x = 85,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,984.51/423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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