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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 637.38 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 637.38 and 136.38 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 637.38 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/637.38 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 637.38 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 86,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,925.88/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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