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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 593.22 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 593.22 and 135.49 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 593.22 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/593.22 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 593.22 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 80,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,373.89/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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