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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 637.52 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 637.52 and 136.36 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 637.52 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/637.52 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 637.52 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 86,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,932.23/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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