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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.51, 594.72 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.51, 594.72 and 136.50 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.51 : 594.72 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.51/594.72 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.51x = 594.72 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.51x = 81,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,177.50/396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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