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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 588.09 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 588.09 and 135.56 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 588.09 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/588.09 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 588.09 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 79,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,723.46/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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