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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594.09 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 594.09 and 139.50 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 594.09 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/594.09 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 594.09 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 82,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,875.56/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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