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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 594.31 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 594.31 and 136.19 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 594.31 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/594.31 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 594.31 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 80,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,939.08/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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