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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 636.35 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 636.35 and 135.59 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 636.35 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/636.35 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 636.35 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 86,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,278.84/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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