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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.44, 594.83 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.44, 594.83 and 136.48 is: 204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.44 : 594.83 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.44/594.83 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.44x = 594.83 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.44x = 81,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,181.25/396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.77

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