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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.76 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.76 and 135.90 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.76 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.76 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.76 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 86,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,535.68/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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