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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.87 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.87 and 135.98 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.87 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.87 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.87 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 80,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753.02/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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