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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 636.32 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 636.32 and 135.56 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 636.32 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/636.32 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 636.32 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 86,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,261.47/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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