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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.25, 588.48 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.25, 588.48 and 135.75 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.25 : 588.48 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.25/588.48 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.25x = 588.48 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.25x = 79,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,886.16/392.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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