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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 637.06 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 637.06 and 136.10 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 637.06 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/637.06 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 637.06 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 86,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,703.87/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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