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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 636.93 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 636.93 and 132.11 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 636.93 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/636.93 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 636.93 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 84,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,144.82/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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