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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 635.91 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 635.91 and 135.42 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 635.91 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/635.91 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 635.91 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 86,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,114.93/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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