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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.37, 644.13 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.37, 644.13 and 136.79 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.37 : 644.13 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.37/644.13 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.37x = 644.13 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.37x = 88,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,109.35/429.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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