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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 593.34 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 593.34 and 135.59 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 593.34 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/593.34 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 593.34 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 80,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,448.00/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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