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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 593.92 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 593.92 and 135.94 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 593.92 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/593.92 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 593.92 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 80,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,733.84/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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