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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.69, 593.60 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.69, 593.60 and 135.68 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.69 : 593.60 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.69/593.60 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.69x = 593.60 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.69x = 80,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,537.02/395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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