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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.45, 594.64 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.45, 594.64 and 136.43 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.45 : 594.64 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.45/594.64 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.45x = 594.64 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.45x = 81,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,123.42/396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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