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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 594.81 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 594.81 and 136.58 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 594.81 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/594.81 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 594.81 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 81,239.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,239.15/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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