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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 636.04 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 636.04 and 135.44 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 636.04 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/636.04 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 636.04 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 86,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,145.26/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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