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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.76, 595.17 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.76, 595.17 and 136.75 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.76 : 595.17 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.76/595.17 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.76x = 595.17 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.76x = 81,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,389.50/396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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