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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.75, 587.76 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.75, 587.76 and 135.25 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.75 : 587.76 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.75/587.76 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.75x = 587.76 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.75x = 79,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494.54/391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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