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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.78, 636.93 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.78, 636.93 and 136.22 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.78 : 636.93 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.78/636.93 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.78x = 636.93 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.78x = 86,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,759.42/424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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