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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.60, 594.84 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.60, 594.84 and 136.59 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.60 : 594.84 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.60/594.84 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.60x = 594.84 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.60x = 81,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,249.20/396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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