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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.53, 594.87 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.53, 594.87 and 136.46 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.53 : 594.87 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.53/594.87 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.53x = 594.87 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.53x = 81,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,172.47/396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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