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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 636.30 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 636.30 and 135.59 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 636.30 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/636.30 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 636.30 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 86,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,272.74/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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