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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 637.40 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 637.40 and 136.36 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 637.40 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/637.40 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 637.40 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 86,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,915.86/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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