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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 594.59 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 594.59 and 136.32 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 594.59 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/594.59 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 594.59 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 81,054.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,054.51/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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