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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.49, 593.37 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.49, 593.37 and 135.57 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.49 : 593.37 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.49/593.37 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.49x = 593.37 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.49x = 80,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,443.17/395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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