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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.95, 595.28 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.95, 595.28 and 136.91 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.95 : 595.28 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.95/595.28 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.95x = 595.28 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.95x = 81,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,497.15/396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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