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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.94, 637.16 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.94, 637.16 and 132.36 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.94 : 637.16 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.94/637.16 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.94x = 637.16 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.94x = 84,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,334.50/424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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