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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 593.69 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 593.69 and 135.73 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 593.69 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/593.69 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 593.69 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 80,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,581.54/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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