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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 636.84 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 636.84 and 135.86 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 636.84 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/636.84 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 636.84 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 86,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,521.08/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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