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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.21, 636.44 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.21, 636.44 and 135.67 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.21 : 636.44 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.21/636.44 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.21x = 636.44 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.21x = 86,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,345.14/424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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