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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 636.37 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 636.37 and 135.68 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 636.37 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/636.37 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 636.37 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 86,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,341.09/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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