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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 636.99 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 636.99 and 136.14 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 636.99 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/636.99 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 636.99 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 86,719.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,719.82/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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