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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 636.30 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 636.30 and 135.64 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 636.30 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/636.30 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 636.30 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 86,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,307.73/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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