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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.75, 637.14 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.75, 637.14 and 136.18 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.75 : 637.14 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.75/637.14 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.75x = 637.14 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.75x = 86,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,765.73/424.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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