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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 636.24 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 636.24 and 135.53 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 636.24 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/636.24 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 636.24 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 86,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,226.43/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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