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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.81, 594.86 and 136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.81, 594.86 and 136.67 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.81 : 594.86 = 136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.81/594.86 = 136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.81x = 594.86 × 136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.81x = 81,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,295.86/396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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