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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.10, 595.54 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.10, 595.54 and 137.04 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.10 : 595.54 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.10/595.54 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.10x = 595.54 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.10x = 81,610.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,610.13/397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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