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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.10, 590.99 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.10, 590.99 and 137.54 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.10 : 590.99 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.10/590.99 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.10x = 590.99 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.10x = 81,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,284.76/394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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