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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.85, 594.85 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.85, 594.85 and 136.62 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.85 : 594.85 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.85/594.85 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.85x = 594.85 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.85x = 81,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,268.41/396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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