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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.15, 594.33 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.15, 594.33 and 136.18 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.15 : 594.33 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.15/594.33 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.15x = 594.33 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.15x = 80,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,935.86/396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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