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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.29, 644.08 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.29, 644.08 and 136.84 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.29 : 644.08 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.29/644.08 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.29x = 644.08 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.29x = 88,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,135.91/429.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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