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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 637.44 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 637.44 and 136.32 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 637.44 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/637.44 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 637.44 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 86,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,895.82/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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