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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 637.07 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 637.07 and 136.08 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 637.07 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/637.07 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 637.07 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 86,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,691.81/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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