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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.78, 593.60 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.78, 593.60 and 135.77 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.78 : 593.60 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.78/593.60 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.78x = 593.60 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.78x = 80,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,589.43/395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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