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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.56, 590.35 and 137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.56, 590.35 and 137.06 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.56 : 590.35 = 137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.56/590.35 = 137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.56x = 590.35 × 137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.56x = 80,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,913.37/393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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