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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.63, 636.97 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.63, 636.97 and 132.34 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.63 : 636.97 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.63/636.97 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.63x = 636.97 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.63x = 84,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,292.76/424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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