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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 637.26 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 637.26 and 136.27 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 637.26 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/637.26 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 637.26 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 86,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,839.42/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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