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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.68, 591.66 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.68, 591.66 and 138 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.68 : 591.66 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.68/591.66 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.68x = 591.66 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.68x = 81,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,649.08/394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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