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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 591.08 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 591.08 and 137.56 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 591.08 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/591.08 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 591.08 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 81,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,308.96/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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