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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.93, 596.71 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.93, 596.71 and 137.86 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.93 : 596.71 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.93/596.71 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.93x = 596.71 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.93x = 82,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,262.44/397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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