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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 637.07 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 637.07 and 136.12 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 637.07 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/637.07 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 637.07 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 86,717.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,717.97/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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