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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 637.56 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 637.56 and 136.48 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 637.56 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/637.56 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 637.56 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 87,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014.19/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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