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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 593.92 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 593.92 and 139.36 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 593.92 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/593.92 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 593.92 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 82,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,768.69/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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