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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.67, 593.21 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.67, 593.21 and 135.51 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.67 : 593.21 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.67/593.21 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.67x = 593.21 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.67x = 80,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,385.89/395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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