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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.69, 599.45 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.69, 599.45 and 136.13 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.69 : 599.45 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.69/599.45 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.69x = 599.45 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.69x = 81,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,599.45/399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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