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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 636.44 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 636.44 and 135.75 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 636.44 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/636.44 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 636.44 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 86,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,396.05/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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