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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.24 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.24 and 135.60 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.24 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.24 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.24 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 86,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,270.28/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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