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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.36, 588.56 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.36, 588.56 and 135.88 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.36 : 588.56 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.36/588.56 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.36x = 588.56 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.36x = 79,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973.53/392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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