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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 637.09 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 637.09 and 136.19 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 637.09 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/637.09 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 637.09 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 86,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,763.69/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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