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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.33, 594.50 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.33, 594.50 and 136.33 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.33 : 594.50 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.33/594.50 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.33x = 594.50 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.33x = 81,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,048.19/396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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