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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.89, 593.79 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.89, 593.79 and 135.79 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.89 : 593.79 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.89/593.79 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.89x = 593.79 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.89x = 80,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,630.74/395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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