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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.99, 637.46 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.99, 637.46 and 132.47 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.99 : 637.46 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.99/637.46 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.99x = 637.46 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.99x = 84,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,440.48/424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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