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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 635.78 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 635.78 and 135.32 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 635.78 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/635.78 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 635.78 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 86,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,033.75/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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