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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 591.21 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 591.21 and 137.46 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 591.21 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/591.21 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 591.21 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 81,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,269.94/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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