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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 637.24 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 637.24 and 132.24 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 637.24 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/637.24 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 637.24 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 84,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,268.62/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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