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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 588.75 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 588.75 and 136 is: 204

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 588.75 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/588.75 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 588.75 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 80,070
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,070/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204

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