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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 636.47 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 636.47 and 135.75 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 636.47 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/636.47 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 636.47 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 86,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,400.12/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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