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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 636.70 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 636.70 and 135.92 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 636.70 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/636.70 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 636.70 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 86,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,540.26/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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