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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.20 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.20 and 136.13 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.20 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.20 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.20 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 86,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,738.85/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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