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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.96 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 635.96 and 135.44 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 635.96 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/635.96 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 635.96 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 86,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,134.42/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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