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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 636.09 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 636.09 and 135.39 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 636.09 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/636.09 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 636.09 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 86,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,120.23/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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