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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.56, 594.68 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.56, 594.68 and 140.08 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 594.68 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/594.68 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 594.68 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 83,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,302.77/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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