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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 593.77 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 593.77 and 135.85 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 593.77 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/593.77 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 593.77 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 80,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,660.35/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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