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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 593.55 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 593.55 and 135.64 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 593.55 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/593.55 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 593.55 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 80,509.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,509.12/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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