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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.34, 636.38 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.34, 636.38 and 135.70 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.34 : 636.38 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.34/636.38 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.34x = 636.38 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.34x = 86,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,356.77/424.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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