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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.44 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.44 and 136.38 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.44 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.44 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.44 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 86,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,934.07/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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