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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.56, 588.85 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.56, 588.85 and 136.06 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.56 : 588.85 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.56/588.85 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.56x = 588.85 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.56x = 80,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,119.72/392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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