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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.57, 593.39 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.57, 593.39 and 135.60 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.57 : 593.39 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.57/593.39 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.57x = 593.39 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.57x = 80,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,461.06/395.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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