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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.98, 635.98 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.98, 635.98 and 135.42 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.98 : 635.98 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.98/635.98 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.98x = 635.98 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.98x = 86,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,125.14/423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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