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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 636.77 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 636.77 and 135.89 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 636.77 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/636.77 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 636.77 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 86,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,530.00/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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