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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.10, 594.15 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.10, 594.15 and 139.54 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.10 : 594.15 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.10/594.15 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.10x = 594.15 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.10x = 82,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,907.69/396.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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