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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 636.09 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 636.09 and 146.40 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 636.09 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/636.09 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 636.09 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 93,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,123.58/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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