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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.99, 637.55 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.99, 637.55 and 136.43 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.99 : 637.55 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.99/637.55 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.99x = 637.55 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.99x = 86,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,980.95/424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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