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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.34, 636.46 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.34, 636.46 and 135.78 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.34 : 636.46 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.34/636.46 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.34x = 636.46 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.34x = 86,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,415.81/424.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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