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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.93, 637.45 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.93, 637.45 and 132.45 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.93 : 637.45 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.93/637.45 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.93x = 637.45 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.93x = 84,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,431.86/424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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