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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 635.87 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 635.87 and 135.45 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 635.87 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/635.87 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 635.87 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 86,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,127.91/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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