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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.80, 595.13 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.80, 595.13 and 136.77 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.80 : 595.13 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.80/595.13 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.80x = 595.13 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.80x = 81,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,395.25/396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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