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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 636.98 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 636.98 and 136.12 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 636.98 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/636.98 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 636.98 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 86,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,705.72/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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