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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 637.20 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 637.20 and 136.17 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 637.20 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/637.20 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 637.20 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 86,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,767.52/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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