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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 637.29 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 637.29 and 136.25 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 637.29 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/637.29 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 637.29 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 86,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,830.76/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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