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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 594.24 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 594.24 and 139.56 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 594.24 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/594.24 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 594.24 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 82,932.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,932.13/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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