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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.47, 593.16 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.47, 593.16 and 135.46 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.47 : 593.16 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.47/593.16 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.47x = 593.16 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.47x = 80,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,349.69/395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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