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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 637.38 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 637.38 and 136.28 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 637.38 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/637.38 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 637.38 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 86,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,861.47/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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