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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 637.05 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 637.05 and 136.09 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 637.05 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/637.05 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 637.05 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 86,696.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,696.13/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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