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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 635.85 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 635.85 and 135.32 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 635.85 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/635.85 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 635.85 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 86,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,043.22/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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