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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.30, 636.27 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.30, 636.27 and 135.67 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.30 : 636.27 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.30/636.27 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.30x = 636.27 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.30x = 86,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,322.75/424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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