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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 593.19 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 593.19 and 135.57 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 593.19 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/593.19 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 593.19 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 80,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,418.77/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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