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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 635.98 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 635.98 and 135.46 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 635.98 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/635.98 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 635.98 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 86,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,149.85/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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