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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 595 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 595 and 136.70 is: 205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 595 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/595 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 595 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 81,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,336.50/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.04

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