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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.63, 594.95 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.63, 594.95 and 140.13 is: 210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.63 : 594.95 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.63/594.95 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.63x = 594.95 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.63x = 83,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,370.34/396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.20

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