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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.87, 593.64 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.87, 593.64 and 135.81 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.87 : 593.64 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.87/593.64 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.87x = 593.64 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.87x = 80,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,622.25/395.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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