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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 636.84 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 636.84 and 132.09 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 636.84 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/636.84 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 636.84 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 84,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,120.20/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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