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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.66, 593.46 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.66, 593.46 and 135.65 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.66 : 593.46 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.66/593.46 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.66x = 593.46 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.66x = 80,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,502.66/395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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