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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.80, 635.48 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.80, 635.48 and 135.20 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.80 : 635.48 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.80/635.48 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.80x = 635.48 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.80x = 85,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,916.90/423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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