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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.19, 594.15 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.19, 594.15 and 136.12 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.19 : 594.15 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.19/594.15 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.19x = 594.15 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.19x = 80,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,875.70/396.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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