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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 593.99 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 593.99 and 139.62 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 593.99 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/593.99 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 593.99 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 82,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,932.88/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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