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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 593.21 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 593.21 and 135.57 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 593.21 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/593.21 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 593.21 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 80,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,420.80/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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