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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.72, 636.96 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.72, 636.96 and 136.04 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.72 : 636.96 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.72/636.96 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.72x = 636.96 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.72x = 86,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,652.04/424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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