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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.70, 594.99 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.70, 594.99 and 136.66 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.70 : 594.99 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.70/594.99 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.70x = 594.99 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.70x = 81,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,313.16/396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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